VIN plates are read through the windshield on the driverís side of most
vehicles. A manufacturer may use a variation of the same size engine in
one model. To insure that you are using the correct filters for the
application, it is necessary to identify the proper engine code. The * 9th
Character (or Check Digit) Is determined by a complicated formula. Each
character is assigned a numerical value and then multiplied by the value
assigned to its position. These values are added and then divided by 11.
The remainder is the Check Digit. This character can be numeric or the
letter X.

Tips To Decoding your Carís
VIN Number?

A carís vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the automotive equivalent of
human "DNA".

It sets their vehicles apart
from the millions of vehicles out there. In later years it is
reflected in 17 digit characters. It displays a carís
uniqueness and heritage and provides a form of factory to
scrap yard identification. It can be used to track recalls,
registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.
Each character or digit has a particular purpose.

Tips to understanding your vehicles serial (VIN)
number

They are as follows:

1st character- Identifies the
country in which the vehicle was manufactured.
For example: U.S.A.(1or4), Canada(2), Mexico(3), Japan(J), Korea(K),
England(S), Germany(W), Italy(Z)

12th to 17th characters-
Identifies the sequence of the vehicle for production
as it rolled of the manufacturers assembly line.

Understanding the cars vehicle identification
number has become very popular with car collectors for new and old
vehicles alike. Collectors can confirm a vehicles uniqueness,
collectability and date of production. Consider this- owning one of the
last cars off the assembly line for a certain year or model or how about
owing one of the first 50 of a new model off the assembly line. Car
collecting has become an immense world wide hobby/business and knowing
how to read and understand a VIN is a very important aspect.

The reference chart below will help
you locate the engine code on the your Vehicle Identification Plate.
Once you know this info you will be able to accurately use Our Online
reference to find the correct information on your vehicle.

Domestic Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Eng. VIN Character..........................Years

American Motors / Eagle (Except Jeep).

7th ................................................1972-80

A3M798Z700001

4th ................................................1981-88

2CCBN387*GB529063

8th ................................................1989-on

2E3BB66U*LH038364

Eng. VIN Character..........................Years

Chevy & GMC Trucks

7th ................................................1970-80

CCD13AF100007

8th ................................................1981-on

1GTDC14N*GF100001

Eng. VIN Character..........................Years

Ford Trucks

4th
................................................1970-80

F25FLGA0000

8th ................................................1981-on

1G3AL69N*CM100001

Eng. VIN Character..........................Years

Hummer

4th
................................................1981-on

137XE82H*TE013212

Eng. VIN Character..........................Years

Chrysler, Ford, GMC

5th ................................................1972-80

1H35L7R100001

8th ................................................1981-on

1G3AL69N*CM100001

Jeep Most VIN plates are read through the
windshield on the driverís side of cars. But on some Older Jeeps, the VIN plate
is found under the hood.